What happens when a seasoned music composer for TV dives back into his roots with a high-energy power pop band? In this episode, we sit down with Jed Becker—guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of Joy Buzzer—to explore his journey from post-production studios and Dora the Explorer to fronting one of New York City’s most exciting indie bands.

Jed shares how cold-calling a studio led to years of composing for one of the world’s most iconic children’s shows, and how the COVID lockdowns reignited his creative fire to start writing rock music again. That spark became Joy Buzzer—a band channeling the spirit of Fountains of Wayne, Cheap Trick, and power pop legends into something fresh and electrifying.

🎧 Listen now to hear:

🎸 How Jed went from engineering commercials to composing full-time for Dora the Explorer
🎤 The story behind Joy Buzzer and their new track “Simone”
🎶 The unique energy and dynamic of working with his bandmates
🎵 What it means to write music for kids—and then pivot to power pop for adults
💡 Why Joy Buzzer isn’t just a band name, it’s a nostalgic, slightly mischievous nod to classic pranks

If you love stories about creative reinvention, music with big hooks, and artists who’ve done it all, this episode is a must-listen.

📲 CONNECT WITH JOY BUZZER & JED BECKER:
🌐 Website: https://www.joybuzzerband.com
📺 YouTube: Search “Joy Buzzer - Simone”
🎧 Spotify/Apple Music: Search “Joy Buzzer”

🎉 See them live:
📍 June 12 at The Bowery Electric (NYC), alongside Steve Conte, The Jellybricks, and Midnight Callers

🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE:
🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savfairemag

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